Dear Faculty, Administrators and Staff,

I hope you had a restful and restorative Spring Break and were able to find time for renewal. As we return to campus and begin the second half of the semester, I want to again thank you for the continued care and commitment you bring to our students and to one another.

Spring is often a season of momentum – as classes deepen, projects take shape and we look ahead to commencement and the many milestones that mark this time of year. It is also a moment to reflect on the scholarship and creativity that sustain our academic mission.

In that spirit, I invite you to explore our 2024-25 Faculty Sabbatical Panorama. This collection highlights the important work understaken by colleagues across disciplines during their sabbatical leaves, from groundbreaking research and writing to innovative pedagogical development and creative projects. Sabbaticals represent a vital investment in intellectual growth, and the outcomes of this work enrich our classrooms, our campus conversations, and the broader community we serve.

I encourage you to take a few moments to read about these projects and celebrate the depth and breadth of scholarship within our faculty.

Welcome back, and I look forward to all that we will accomplish together in the weeks ahead.

Sincerely,
Erik

Wednesday, March 18 from 3:30 – 4:45 p.m., University Center Event Room
During a special talk, Cardinal Joseph Tobin will explore the legacy passed on from Pope Francis to Leo XIV and its continuing significance for the Church and the world today. Following, Cardinal Tobin will celebrate Mass at 5 p.m. in the Immaculate Conception (Main) Chapel. All are warmly invited to attend. Read more.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
This special day honors Seton Hall’s founding, our Catholic mission and the legacy of our patroness, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. This year's celebration will feature a series of events for the campus community, including Treats and Trivia as well as the afternoon convocation which will also recognize the recipients of the Bishop Bernard J. McQuaid Medal for Distinguished Service and the President’s Award for Student Service, as well as honor our Servant Leader Scholars. Register and learn more.

Tuesday, May 12, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Bethany Hall Room A
Please mark your calendar for this session which will feature a brief overview and campus insights, highlight tools and resources designed to support your work, include updates on key student support areas, and conclude with next steps and opportunities for continued engagement. Lunch will be served. More details and calendar invitation to come.

Faculty and Administration News (FAN) is a quarterly publication of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, which aims to share the many accomplishments of ICSST faculty and administrators. Read the February 2026 issue.

Join Us for These Upcoming Student Events at Walsh Library

Zine Workshop 
Wednesday, March 11, 2 – 3 p.m., 2nd Floor Information Commons, Walsh Library
Interested in creating something that’s uniquely yours? Familiar with zines? Have no idea what they are but curious to find out? Join us to learn about zines and make a few yourself! Registration is encouraged but not required; drop-ins welcome!

Silent Reading Party
Monday, March 23, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Fourth Floor Rotunda, Walsh Library
Want some time with your current read? Interested in chatting about your book with your fellow readers? Join our first Silent Book Club. Come by, read for a while, and then talk about your book. Signage will be available to guide attendees. You can also ask the front desk for directions. Registration is encouraged but not required; feel free to drop by!

Understanding the Pre-Award Process: Workshop Recording Available

Are you a faculty member interested in applying for grant opportunities? Watch our Pre-Award Workshop to learn about the pre-award phase in grant-seeking. The workshop describes activities that happen before a grant application is submitted. This includes identifying funding opportunities, developing proposals, and ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines.

OGRS provides leadership and direction to the University's research and scholarship enterprises. They provide a full range of services to faculty and staff at every stage of the grant process from initial inquiry, through proposal development, to review and submission. Have questions or need guidance? Contact us at grantsoffice@shu.edu.

Follow the CFD blog for more upcoming events and initiatives. We also welcome your suggestions for workshops and speakers, as well as requests for co-sponsorship of faculty-oriented events.

Getting Started with Google NotebookLM
March 10, 10 - 10:45 a.m., in Teams
Speaker: Christopher Tienken, professor of Education Leadership, Management and Policy

Faculty Retirement Group Talk: Prof. Judith Stark
March 13, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Fahy Hall Room 307

Faculty Lunch Time Meet-ups
March 11, 12 – 1 p.m., Kata Holos Faculty Lunch (UC 201)
March 18, 1 – 2 p.m., Faculty section of the Pirate Dining Room

Archives Salon
Alternating Wednesdays starting March 4, 3 p.m.
Stop by the University Archives, lower level of Walsh Library, to see what they're up to, share your research interests, and enjoy a cup of tea.

"Strategies for Mentoring Student Research"
March 16, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., in Teams

Archives Salon
March 18, 3 p.m., University Archives
Stop by the University Archives, lower level of Walsh Library, to see what they're up to, share your research interests, and enjoy a cup of tea.

Fulbright Information Session
March 19, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., in Teams

AI Ethics in Higher Education
March 20, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., in Teams

Diversity Reading Series: Crying in H-Mart
March 20, 1 - 2 p.m., in Teams

Kata Holos Faculty Lunch
March 11, 12 – 1 p.m., University Center 201 (registration required)

These are opportunities for engagement as well as personal and professional development; participation can be as time permits.

CFD Podcast: Faculty Matters

CFD Videos

Upcoming Workshops: 
In addition to one-on-one support from your instructional design liaison, the TLTC’s March workshops focus on strengthening technical skills while advancing equity-centered course design and student learning. All sessions are held in the Exploration or Maker Studio in the Innovation Hub.

Adobe Webinar: Information and AI Literacy in First-Year Writing 
Thursday, March 19, 11 a.m. - noon, online  
In this webinar, leaders from Penn State’s Program in Writing and Rhetoric share how first-year writing students transform written arguments into data visualizations using Adobe Express. Learn how faculty scaffold and assess multimodal assignments that promote critical thinking and creativity in the age of generative AI. Register for the webinar.

Collect Student Feedback with Microsoft Forms 
Microsoft Forms allows instructors to create quick surveys, quizzes and check-ins to gather formative feedback or conduct knowledge checks. Built-in analytics and automatic grading help streamline review and identify areas where students may need additional support. Create a form with Microsoft Forms.

Facilitate Student Collaboration with Canvas Groups 
Canvas Student Groups help instructors organize collaborative activities such as discussions, projects and group assignments. Creating a Group Set in the People area allows instructors to assign students to smaller groups and provide each group with its own space for communication and file sharing. Learn how to create Canvas Student Groups.

Elevate Presentations with University-Branded Templates 
Seton Hall now offers branded PowerPoint and Word templates featuring official colors, fonts, and logos for a cohesive university identity. Available through Microsoft 365, they enable faculty and staff to create polished and cohesive materials that reflect the university’s brand. Learn how to access university-branded templates.

15th Annual Faculty Talent Show
Thursday, March 19, 6 – 9 p.m., University Center’s Event Lounge
Featuring performances by faculty, staff and students, admission to the show is free. Donations will be collected during the evening with all proceeds going to support DOVE’s annual student service trip to El Salvador. Read more.

Innovation Hub Blessing and Opening Ceremony
Monday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Faculty, staff and administrators are invited to celebrate the blessing and grand opening of its new Innovation Hub, located in the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center on the ground floor of Walsh Library, on Monday, March 23. The event begins with a 10 a.m. showcase of the Hub’s cutting-edge resources, followed by an 11 a.m. blessing led by University President Monsignor Joseph R. Reilly. Following the ceremony, guests are encouraged to remain for light refreshments, guided facility tours and an afternoon Hub Showcase. Registration is not required, but encouraged.

Abstract and Event Submission Open: Petersheim Academic Exposition
Monday, April 20 – Saturday, April 25
Students, faculty and administrators are invited to submit abstracts for the 30th Petersheim Academic Exposition, a week-long celebration of scholarly achievement across the Seton Hall community. Please help us spread the word among students—including that presenting at the Expo offers eligibility for a Student Travel Award to support presentation at a conference. Abstract submission is open through Friday, March 13. Interested in hosting an event? Take a moment to complete the Event Form.